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1983–2026
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October 13, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Manning Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

PULLING HYDRALIC TANK COVER OFF 992 LOADER SOMETHING GOT IN EYE OR BLEW IN EYE BY THE WIND.

November 9, 1987 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Manning Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

PUTTING ANFO IN3SHOT HOLE AND WIND BLEW IN FACE GOT IN EYE

August 11, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Manning Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

CHECKING UNDER 7RUCK A PIECE HAD WORKED LOOSE CAUSING METAL TO RUB TOGETHER CAUSING METAL SHAVINGS.THE WIND BLEW DIRT AND SHAVINGS IN HIS EYE.

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